Begin to picture it…
Here’s what you’ll experience on a campus visit:
- You’ll tour our state-of-the-art facilities, from animation labs and film facilities to virtual production stages, led by a student who has been right where you are.
- Meet your mentors–talk with faculty who are working professionals in your future industry.
- Get a feel for campus life–explore our residence halls and enjoy campus dining.
- Immerse yourself in student art–see incredible work in our galleries and departments.
Ringling Visit Scholarship
We are so sure that you love Ringling College the moment you set foot here that we are offering a new scholarship as an extra incentive to prove it.
Students who attend an on-campus tour or event through the Office of Admissions will receive a $4,000 total scholarship ($1,000 each per academic year) if accepted and enrolled. To qualify, you must be an incoming student for the 2026-2027 academic year or later.
The Moment it Clicks
Ringling’s Mission and Vision:
Our Vision
Ringling College of Art and Design will be the preeminent college of art and design in the world.
Our Mission
Ringling College of Art and Design provides excellence in education; promotes innovation in art and design; and fosters the creative, intellectual, professional, and personal development of its students and the greater community at large. The College recognizes that scholars, artists, designers, and creative professionals play a significant role in society. Through its policies and practices, the College provides educational programs that help students, the community, and the world understand art and creativity as essential dimensions of life.
In support of this mission:
- Ringling College prepares students for successful careers that contribute positively to society.
- Ringling College strives to enroll both full and part-time students from diverse backgrounds who intend to become creative professionals.
- Ringling College provides community interaction within the complex world of cultural and artistic disciplines for cultural enlightenment, lifelong learning, artistic appreciation, and career development.
- Ringling’s curriculum balances the teaching of technical knowledge and skills with the development of critical, conceptual, and creative abilities and supports courses that provide historical, multicultural, global, and future perspectives.
- Ringling’s faculty consists of professionally active and teaching-oriented artists, designers, professionals, and scholars.
- Academic programs along with Advising, Career Services, and an extensive co-curricular student life program help prepare students for a creative profession, life-long learning, and graduate level studies.
- Ringling College provides the opportunity for all students to gain professional experience prior to graduation by connecting them with leading brands and clients to develop creative solutions to business challenges.
Our Core Values
Fundamental to the College’s mission are the following core values:
- Collaboration
- Community
- Creativity
- Diversity
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Professionalism
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